Definitions for vicious circle
Random House Webster's College Dictionary
vi′cious cir′cle(n.)
Logic. (in demonstration) the use of each of two propositions to establish the other. (in definition) the use of each of two terms to define the other.
Category: Philosphy
Origin of vicious circle:
1785–95
Princeton's WordNet
vicious circle, vicious cycle(noun)
one trouble leads to another that aggravates the first
vicious circle(noun)
an argument that assumes that which is to be proved
Wiktionary
vicious circle(Noun)
A situation in which the solution to one problem creates a chain of problems, each making it more difficult to solve the original one.
vicious circle(Noun)
A fallacy in which the premise is used to prove a conclusion which is then used to prove the premise.
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